New Zealand-born Denny Solomona branded ‘scum’ for desire to represent Red Rose in his new life in England with glamour model fiancee Jess Impiazzi

The 23-year-old was involved in a high profile exit from rugby league side Castleford Tigers when he switched to union to play for the Sharks, despite having two years left on his contract

By Jonny Fordham and Gary Carter

30th March 2017, 8:22 am

Updated: 30th March 2017, 8:26 am

DENNY SOLOMONA has been branded a 'snake' and 'scum' by rugby league fans on social media after announcing he wants to play for England rugby union side.

The New Zealand-born cross-code star said in a newspaper interview on Wednesday that he is chasing a call-up from Red Rose boss Eddie Jones.

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Denny Solomona has set his sights on the England squad after switching to rugby union

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The former rugby league star left Castleford Tigers before signing for union side Sale Sharks in a controversial move

Solomona walked away from rugby league in December, announcing his intention to retire. He then joined Sale Sharks. He has now qualified to play for England on residency grounds - and has stated he intends to fulfil that ambition.

That prompted an outpouring of vitriol on social media.

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The Sale Sharks man is engaged to glamour model Jess Impiazzi who has starred on Ex on the Beach